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Peer reviewedJamieson, Derek M.; MacKay, Kenneth H. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1984
Microcomputers contribute to communications both in the direct sense by expediting word processing and other forms of electronic communication and in the indirect sense by facilitating communication and analysis among managers and researchers. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Information Processing, Microcomputers, Networks
Bullard, David – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1983
The proliferation of word processors, micro- and minicomputer systems, and other digital office equipment is causing major design changes in existing networks. Local Area Networks (LANs) which have adequately served terminal users in the past must now be redesigned. Implementation at Clemson is described. (MLW)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Microcomputers, Minicomputers, Networks
Weintraub, William L. – American School Board Journal, 1985
Describes the advantages of computerizing a school's office. Computers save time, boost worker productivity, and, in the end, save money. (MD)
Descriptors: Administrators, Elementary Secondary Education, Investment, Microcomputers
Harris, Albert L. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1983
The limitations of microcomputers, their potential uses on college campuses, and what should be considered when purchasing them are discussed. Specific uses of microcomputer networks, including one at Kansas City Kansas Community College, are outlined. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Popyk, Marilyn K. – Business Education World, 1986
Discusses the new automated office and its six major technologies (data processing, word processing, graphics, image, voice, and networking), the information processing cycle (input, processing, output, distribution/communication, and storage and retrieval), ergonomics, and ways to expand office education classes (versus class instruction). (CT)
Descriptors: Automation, Business Education Teachers, Data Processing, Electronics
Download full textGray, Peter J.; Deck, Dennis – 1983
This report includes a collection of workshop materials which address ways microcomputers can be used in evaluation and assessment and what basic information should be covered in introducing newcomers to the use of microcomputers. It is designed for use by experienced trainers with microcomputer experience but with few workshop support materials.…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Data Collection, Databases
Harris, Albert L. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1983
The limitations of microcomputers, their potential uses on college campuses, and what should be considered when purchasing them are discussed. Specific uses of microcomputer networks, including one at Kansas City Kansas Community College, are outlined. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Libraries, College Planning, Computer Assisted Instruction
James, Richard F. – 1982
The microcomputer has five basic applications in marketing education--a remedial/tutorial application, instructional purposes, simulation, the project data base, and classroom management. Examples of word processing applications of a microcomputer are updating annual training plans and producing letters to advisory committee members, parents, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Distributive Education
